Comments on: Why I Write! http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/ freelance writing by a freelance writer that works in the freelance writing field Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:57:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Friar http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11506 Friar Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:07:15 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11506 Two reasons. First, how can I NOT write? If I don't, then all this creative energy in me have no outlet. And I'll EXPLODE and there will be Friar bits scattered all over town...NOT a pretty sight. Second, one of the biggest natural highs I can get is to make people laugh. That's just my nature. So if I write something funny, and people comment back and tell me theyre' ROFL'ing and LOL'ing, that just makes my whole day! I feel I've accomplished useful. Two reasons.

First, how can I NOT write? If I don’t, then all this creative energy in me have no outlet. And I’ll EXPLODE and there will be Friar bits scattered all over town…NOT a pretty sight.

Second, one of the biggest natural highs I can get is to make people laugh. That’s just my nature.

So if I write something funny, and people comment back and tell me theyre’ ROFL’ing and LOL’ing, that just makes my whole day! I feel I’ve accomplished useful.

]]> By: Therese http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11505 Therese Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:55:45 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11505 I write because I spent the last 9 years in a career that left me drained and burnt out (I was a fundraiser in non-profit). My degree was in journalism and writing has always been my first love and greatest passion. I quit my job over a year ago to pursue freelance writing/copywriting. I write because writing is in my soul. I am an artist and need to be creative. A lot of people (non-writers) don't understand what I do or why I need to write. They think I have a fake job and a lot of people in my life don't support me but that hasn't stopped me from pursuing what I love. It's a tough grind and crazy at times, but I can't see myself doing anything else. Writing to me is like breathing--I have to to do it in order to thrive. It's in my blood and it's my greatest passion. I write because I spent the last 9 years in a career that left me drained and burnt out (I was a fundraiser in non-profit). My degree was in journalism and writing has always been my first love and greatest passion. I quit my job over a year ago to pursue freelance writing/copywriting. I write because writing is in my soul. I am an artist and need to be creative. A lot of people (non-writers) don’t understand what I do or why I need to write. They think I have a fake job and a lot of people in my life don’t support me but that hasn’t stopped me from pursuing what I love. It’s a tough grind and crazy at times, but I can’t see myself doing anything else. Writing to me is like breathing–I have to to do it in order to thrive. It’s in my blood and it’s my greatest passion.

]]> By: Brett Legree http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11473 Brett Legree Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11473 @Monika, It is amazing how well it does work. A lot of the best stuff goes in a Moleskine I carry with me. I read it when I need a boost. Or I write in it when I need to get something out of my head. @Monika,

It is amazing how well it does work. A lot of the best stuff goes in a Moleskine I carry with me. I read it when I need a boost. Or I write in it when I need to get something out of my head.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11471 Monika Thu, 22 Jan 2009 02:11:55 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11471 @ Brett: Yep, I thought so. I do it myself and it seems to work. Thank you for clarifying this. @ Brett: Yep, I thought so. I do it myself and it seems to work. Thank you for clarifying this.

]]> By: Brett Legree http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11468 Brett Legree Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:12:58 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11468 @Monika, Oh, most definitely - I know for me, my writing is quite often self-therapy. Most of the time if I write something motivational or butt-kicking, it starts out as me telling "me" to get going. @Monika,

Oh, most definitely – I know for me, my writing is quite often self-therapy. Most of the time if I write something motivational or butt-kicking, it starts out as me telling “me” to get going.

]]> By: Monika http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11465 Monika Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:52:15 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11465 @ Vered: I understand what you mean. It is a great feeling to "create" something unique and have people react to it in any way. I also think it helps each of us to make a difference (no matter how small or big) in another person's life. Thanks for sharing. :) @ Brett: I love the point you made about story telling. Funny, I never thought about it like that but you are dead right. Writing is also leaving a legacy for the people who come after us. On another level, do you think sometimes writing can also be like self-therapy? @ Davina: I agree with you as I do the same. Since I stopped working too hard I find a lot more inspiration too, especially in those moments when I do nothing else but daydream, drink a cuppa or read a book. :) @ WD: Oh now you've done it and made me lust after pancakes! Naughty man. You should know that I gave up sweets (with small exceptions) late last year. Dang ;) However, that is exactly how great writing works. To have readers react on the words; well done! @ Brad: That is how I start most of my writing. Not with pressure (although at times I do), but with the one sentence. The process of crafting something that makes sense from nothing is amazing indeed. Good on you for persisting with it under duress. @ Medic: It makes sense too, to support yourself with something you are obviously passionate about. How are your niches going for you anyway? I know you have been building them for some time now. Happy? @ Jenny: I totally understand where you are coming from. Not so long ago I was in a similar position and my writing became stuck. I had to find myself again before I was able to indulge again. You will too, just take your time and get to the bottom of that "unhappy" feeling. It is totally worth it. :) Thanks guys for your awesome feedback. I loved every single one. Monika @ Vered: I understand what you mean. It is a great feeling to “create” something unique and have people react to it in any way. I also think it helps each of us to make a difference (no matter how small or big) in another person’s life. Thanks for sharing. :)

@ Brett: I love the point you made about story telling. Funny, I never thought about it like that but you are dead right. Writing is also leaving a legacy for the people who come after us.

On another level, do you think sometimes writing can also be like self-therapy?

@ Davina: I agree with you as I do the same. Since I stopped working too hard I find a lot more inspiration too, especially in those moments when I do nothing else but daydream, drink a cuppa or read a book. :)

@ WD: Oh now you’ve done it and made me lust after pancakes! Naughty man. You should know that I gave up sweets (with small exceptions) late last year. Dang ;)

However, that is exactly how great writing works. To have readers react on the words; well done!

@ Brad: That is how I start most of my writing. Not with pressure (although at times I do), but with the one sentence. The process of crafting something that makes sense from nothing is amazing indeed. Good on you for persisting with it under duress.

@ Medic: It makes sense too, to support yourself with something you are obviously passionate about. How are your niches going for you anyway? I know you have been building them for some time now. Happy?

@ Jenny: I totally understand where you are coming from. Not so long ago I was in a similar position and my writing became stuck. I had to find myself again before I was able to indulge again.

You will too, just take your time and get to the bottom of that “unhappy” feeling. It is totally worth it. :)

Thanks guys for your awesome feedback. I loved every single one.

Monika

]]> By: Jenny http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11464 Jenny Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:23:10 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11464 Brett I couldn't agree with you more, writing it does have that reality to it, even though what you wrote may not be real! Monika, this post speaks volumes to me, I've recently been at a loss to write, and I think it's because I'm just not happy and my head won't cooperate with my heart. I am working on fixing this because I do love writing something that can pique a persons interest! Great post! Brett I couldn’t agree with you more, writing it does have that reality to it, even though what you wrote may not be real!

Monika, this post speaks volumes to me, I’ve recently been at a loss to write, and I think it’s because I’m just not happy and my head won’t cooperate with my heart. I am working on fixing this because I do love writing something that can pique a persons interest!

Great post!

]]> By: Medic http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11463 Medic Wed, 21 Jan 2009 01:31:02 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11463 I've mostly been writing for my niche sites. This year though I plan on adding to my list writing about things that are important to me. Hopefully they bring some income, but if not, I'm okay with it. I will be writing about my passions and I can do that for ages. I'd just like to support myself while I'm writing about what is important to me. I’ve mostly been writing for my niche sites. This year though I plan on adding to my list writing about things that are important to me. Hopefully they bring some income, but if not, I’m okay with it. I will be writing about my passions and I can do that for ages.

I’d just like to support myself while I’m writing about what is important to me.

]]> By: Brad http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11462 Brad Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:56:48 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11462 The beginning of writing is tough for me because doubts creep in about whether the product will be good enough (for me). But I love it once I start typing. Yesterday, under pressure, I needed two articles dealing with the environment from two angles. Fantastic how the mind works under pressure with no preconceived notions! I just had a sentence in mind, started typing and then I was in my own zone. The pleasure was as great to me as eating candy corn! The beginning of writing is tough for me because doubts creep in about whether the product will be good enough (for me). But I love it once I start typing. Yesterday, under pressure, I needed two articles dealing with the environment from two angles. Fantastic how the mind works under pressure with no preconceived notions! I just had a sentence in mind, started typing and then I was in my own zone. The pleasure was as great to me as eating candy corn!

]]> By: Writer Dad http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/2009/01/20/why-i-write/comment-page-1/#comment-11461 Writer Dad Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:55:58 +0000 http://www.thewritersmanifesto.com/blog/?p=962#comment-11461 I write because I like to spill my thoughts on the page like syrup on pancakes. I write because I like to spill my thoughts on the page like syrup on pancakes.

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